Holiday a cappella

December 23, 2014 Tuesday

7:08am




Hiya kid! Headed out for my last day of work this year! Hope you have a fun Tuesday.




 What’s steaming? 




Mmm…lobster rolls… I’ve been craving lobster chowder and not getting it. Have to fix that over break!






Your reflections and resolutions sound very healthy. Not sure how to fix your heart… hope you get help from the right lady on that one. You know I’m here to help with them all! You deserve to have fun and be happy!











7:58am


 Philip

I have no clue. I thought I knew but I did not have a clue. Red was fun but she wanted it all right away and I went away sad and frustrated way too many times. Beach Gal still makes my heart ache and frankly, I’m not looking anymore. I need to live the life I chose. My wife is greedy, ungrateful, lazy and a lot of other things but aside from that, I guess not so bad. I’ll figure it out. I’m pretty happy all in all











11:01am


 

I hear ya kid. I’ve been feeling really alone. It’s tough when Hubby goes off and has fun with his gf. Trying to see the lessons of the past year and do better. Trying to look on the bright side!











11:25am


 Philip 

I don’t want that scenario. Maybe I need to be less critical and more accepting. I don’t know. Was listening to Cher’s “If I could turn back time” last night. Nice thought but given what I know now, I’m not sure I would. I like my job, enjoy my kids, enjoy a pretty decent life. 

Loneliness is tough. Sometimes I truly feel all alone, but I know better than that. So many others have real situations. My shit is minor. Learning lessons is always good. Trying not to make the same mistakes over again. 
I’ve learned about people through this process though. You buy a girl a granite dining table, a couch, big screen TV, dishes, silver, curtains, nice boots, $2000 towards rent and deposits, multiple dinners at nice places, that should count for something. I’m just trying to help her, she had absolutely nothing. I expected nothing in return other than not making me feel like shit. Dropping off a very nice bottle of holiday cheer and a pretty gold necklace that she wanted and the money tree will have dried up. 
We will both be fine, you and I. We are resilient, take a licking and keep ticking. It’ll be ok











12:40pm


 

I have tried going down various roads and now mostly deciding none of them are for me. I need a new road to try but don’t know what it is… new job? New way to find men? New way to deal with H? My Mom? Seems like everything is in flux. But we both have a secret weapon… someone who will listen, help us lay it out and look at it and offer ideas. I so appreciate you!











1:57pm


 Philip 

Life is not always easy. You need a confidant. 

The more I look at other women the better my wife looks. Beach Gal was a lot crazy and a handful. Fred also has some major league issues. My nephew is married to a doozy. My wife is lazy and entitled but at least some of that is my fault. I used to think it did not matter what you made. It did but I no longer feel that. Both girls came from a different world and neither would have made the adjustment to my career. It would have consumed either of them. Now maybe but they would not fit in with my friends and I don’t fit in with theirs and that simply does not work out. I don’t have an answer for you but I know there are better things out there for you.











4:19pm

Oxford University’s a cappella group “Out of the Blue” singing 
Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” 
http://6abc.com/432781/
4:27pm


 

Just posted some a cappella for you… that fixes a lot. : )
4:36pm


 Philip

Oh yeah










4:46pm




I clicked on that one and ended up spending about 20 minutes watching their others! So fun…




 What’re you up to this Tuesday night?










4:51pm


 Philip 

Stuck in traffic. Trying to drop off a gift.




 I can’t believe the price of gold ! Holy crap!










4:56pm


 
Oh yeah… I found a pile of gold coins in my Mom’s safe deposit box. The people I ask were like… SELL! NOW!




 
Traffic is awful here… there was a two-truck crash right near where the Pike splits off to 84 to NYC… backing everyone up in all directions. Hope you get clear of it soon!










5:10pm


 Philip 

It’s getting better










7:14pm


 

Here’s a little giggle – Steve Martin for 2.5 min with his Christmas wishes from SNL










Saturday Night Live Steve Martin’s A Holiday Wish

Cheesecake

December 22, 2014 Monday

6:35pm

Using the gift card my boss gave me for Christmas at the Cheesecake Factory

 French country salad and cuban rolls
 Pasta carbonara

30th anniversary cheesecake 
with layers of fudge cake and chocolate truffle cream 

6:46pm


 Philip
Hey girl. Back home sipping a scotch alone in the dark contemplating life, choices made and not made.

Had a great time in NY. I wanted to go steaming in the city after the game but no one wanted to go. Should have gone alone. You don’t stay across the river from Manhattan and don’t go. Boring bunch











6:50pm


 Philip 

Amazing lobster rolls at the game. 






Working on New Years resolutions

Get my weight below 220
Fix my heart
Be less work focused
Take a long ride on the bike
See more old friends
Focus on Me a little
See my family more
. 
Seems easy enough

Trying to be happy again











Enchiladas and pizza

December 20, 2014 Saturday

1:15pm
Marvelous Mexican lunch with Mom at Ixtapa in Lexington!

Enchilada trio combo


5:39pm
Feasting on Italian at Santarpio’s in East Boston while taking a friend to the airport.  Ever tried a place everyone raves about and not like it?  The pizza was burnt, the place tiny and crowded and looked like it was last updated in 1962!  Can’t fathom why people like it.  I feel like an alien. 



Stay calm

December 19, 2014 Friday

10:34am

Today… Monday… Tuesday… then FREEDOM FOR TWELVE DAYS! Ho ho ho!

11:40am


 

Signed an offer for $22k over asking price!




 What’s you up to today?











11:39am


 Philip 

Awesome!











11:56am


 Philip 

That’s fabulous!
Having lunch with a high school pal and wandering around the old hometown a bit. Relaxing with family











1:18pm
Chicken katsu bento box lunch at Takemura.  So good! And the office paid!

Sausage and chocolates

December 16, 2014 Tuesday

7:34am


 Philip 

Morning sweet girl! Gorgeous morning in the city. Have a terrific day!











8:24am


 

Good morning kid! Fun photos you’ve been posting! Reminds me of visiting my grandfather who worked on Madison Avenue. His secretary would take me to Saks and walk around Rockefeller Center. So glad you get to be there at this magical time!











10:24am


 Philip 

Having a great time making the rounds. Off to Woodstock next.










1:43pm


 

Ooh! Do you know about the German butcher in that area?
https://www.ottossausage.com








WELCOME TO OTTO’S SAUSAGE KITCHEN
Otto’s Sausage Kitchen & Meat Market

After more than 80 years, Otto’s Sausage Kitchen is still using the same traditional recipes and handcrafted techniques to make delicious high quality sausage. The secret to Otto’s sausages are in the handcrafted artisan techniques, recipes, and of course the one of a kind smokehouse

1:45pm



What takes you to that area?











1:55pm


 

There’s also an old-fashioned handmade chocolate store…
http://www.krauseschocolates.com








Krause’s Chocolates Saugerties New York
Hudson Valley Chocolates
Gourmet Hand-Dipped
The Krause family has been making exceptional gourmet candies and chocolates for over 80 years. Owner Karl Krause is a third generation confectioner who uses his grandfather’s recipes and hand-dipping techniques. Each chocolate is a unique creation made in our own store. We also ship our chocolates.

2:00pm


 Philip
Harley shop here and fun to walk around









 the shops

2:02pm



My older sister’s guy is from that area, so I hear about a lot of their adventures











2:03pm


 Philip 

Great Italian place in Saugerties right off the Thruway











2:04pm


 

They never eat out down there… very odd… just buy sausages and chocolate to bring home!











2:26pm


 Philip 

Huh. To each their own. 




I’m a fan of eating out




. I’ve been told sausage is an excellent training tool. 




Was a girl who told me so I assume it’s true. Makes sense











2:30pm


 

Oh yes…




With the right kind of mustard.











2:57pm


 Philip
Ha!











5:50pm
Took Hubby out to The Ninety nine in Somerville

Apple cider barbecued pork chops 

8:20pm



We got FOUR offers for Mom’s condo… three ABOVE the sale price!




 The realtor is going to tell them we have multiple offers and they should up theirs. Should know by noon tomorrow!











Buns

December 13, 2014 Saturday

8:51am


 

Good morning kid!









  Happy 12/13/14!  Hee!

1:31pm
Mom and I had a delicious Taiwanese lunch at Taipei Gourmet Lexington

  Mini juicy pork buns
 Roast beef scallion pancake

9:41pm


 

Did you ever get home?











9:41pm


 Philip 

Hey! Morning! Had a spectacular afternoon!




 Yep











9:42pm


 
What’d you do? Football party?